Fall of Ruin and Wrath Quiz

Welcome to our comprehensive quiz for Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L. Armentrout. This 20-question test covers the entire book, from the Prologue to Chapter 39. You’ll find 8 plot/sequence questions, 5 character motivation questions, 4 theme/symbol questions, and 3 synthesis questions. Some are multiple choice, others are short answer. When you’re done, scroll to the answer key to check your responses.

For more insight, see the book summary and analysis, the frequently asked questions, and the ending explained.

Plot and Sequence Questions (8)

What is the first thing Lis does when she finds the Hyhborn lord impaled with lunea spikes in the barn?
<- A) She calls for help.
<- B) She removes one spike.
<- C) She runs away.
<- D) She tries to heal him with herbs.
After the shower, the Hyhborn lord explains why mortals feel such attraction to him. State that reason in one sentence.
Who kills the baker Weber?
<- A) Finn
<- B) Mickie
<- C) The Hyhborn lord
<- D) Claude
What substance does Baron Claude ask Lis to use on Prince Thorne to learn his intentions?
<- A) Midnight Oil
<- B) Long Night
<- C) Fool’s Parsley
<- D) Hemlock
In the vision Lis has during the Feasts, what specific piece of jewelry does she see covered in blood?
<- A) A silver ring
<- B) A sapphire necklace
<- C) A ruby bracelet
<- D) An emerald brooch
Who kills Hymel?
<- A) Claude
<- B) Prince Rohan
<- C) Lord Arion
<- D) Lis
How does Calista escape Lord Arion while being taken through the Wychwoods?
<- A) She stabs him with a lunea blade.
<- B) An arrow kills Arion, and Thorne catches her.
<- C) Grady rescues her.
<- D) She jumps off a cliff.
At the end of the Prologue, what happens to the abusive Mister after the Hyhborn lords leave the foundling home?
<- A) He is promoted.
<- B) He is killed.
<- C) He runs away.
<- D) He arrests Lis.

Character Motivation Questions (5)

Why does Baron Claude send Lis to Prince Thorne’s quarters?
<- A) To offer herself as a gift.
<- B) To use her intuition and a drug to uncover Thorne’s purpose.
<- C) To spy on Thorne for the King.
<- D) To collect a debt.
Why does Grady urge Lis to leave Archwood for Cold Springs?
<- A) To join the Iron Knights.
<- B) Because Cold Springs is a rebel town and she is no longer safe.
<- C) To reunite with her family.
<- D) To find the Hyhborn lord.
What motivates Prince Thorne to decide to defend Archwood instead of letting the King destroy it?
<- A) He wants the Baron’s wealth.
<- B) He is ordered by the King.
<- C) Lis’s bravery inspires him.
<- D) He has a grudge against the Westlands.
Why does Hymel betray Baron Claude and the household?
<- A) He is secretly in love with Muriel.
<- B) He envies Claude and hopes to gain the baron title.
<- C) He fears the Iron Knights.
<- D) He works for the Princess of Visalia.
Why does Maven finally reveal to Lis that she is starborn (a caelestia)?
<- A) Because Lis demands it.
<- B) Because Thorne came for what is his.
<- C) Because Maven wants to betray Thorne.
<- D) Because Claude orders her to.

Theme and Symbol Questions (4)

The sōls (living lights) that appear in the gardens primarily symbolize:
<- A) The lowborn’s hope.
<- B) Thorne’s power and connection to nature.
<- C) The King’s authority.
<- D) The coming war.
The multiple meanings of “na’laa” (brave, stubborn, outspoken, ungrateful) in the story reflect:
<- A) The Hyhborn’s disdain for mortals.
<- B) Lis’s complex personality and Thorne’s view of her.
<- C) The magical properties of the word.
<- D) The Feasts of Fortune.
Lunea blades and spikes represent:
<- A) The lowborn’s ability to fight back.
<- B) The Hyhborn’s immortality.
<- C) The vulnerability of even the most powerful beings.
<- D) The shadow market’s prosperity.
The sapphire necklace that appears in Lis’s vision ultimately symbolizes:
<- A) Wealth and status.
<- B) The inescapable fate of Allyson.
<- C) Naomi’s love for her sister.
<- D) Claude’s debt.

Synthesis Questions (3)

How does the concept of consent in Calista and Prince Thorne’s relationship change from their first meeting to Chapter 25? Answer in 2–3 sentences.
Why do you think the author chooses to reveal the history of the Great War (the Revelations) through Prince Thorne rather than through a history text or another character? Answer in 2–3 sentences.
In what ways does Lis’s “second sight” differ from typical premonitions? Give at least two specific examples from the book.

Answer Key and Explanations

Plot/Sequence

B) She removes one spike. (Chapter 4: Lis takes out one lunea spike before the lord wakes and attacks her.)
The Hyhborn lord has an innate sensual effect on mortals because he, like all Hyhborn, feeds on pleasure. (Chapter 6: He explains that his kind draws power from pleasure, including their own, which naturally attracts mortals.)
C) The Hyhborn lord. (Chapter 4: Weber confronts them and the lord kills him brutally by breaking his arms and crushing his windpipe.)
B) Long Night. (Chapter 12: Baron Claude orders Lis to use the drug Long Night on Prince Thorne to discover his intentions.)
B) A sapphire necklace. (Chapters 31–34: Lis’s vision shows a silver and sapphire necklace drenched in blood; later she sees it on Allyson.)
C) Lord Arion. (Chapter 37: After Hymel expects a reward for his betrayal, Lord Arion snaps his neck.)
B) An arrow kills Arion, and Thorne catches her. (Chapter 39: An arrow strikes Arion; ravens merge into Thorne, who catches Calista after she runs.)
B) He is killed. (Prologue: After the Hyhborn leave, the Mister is killed.)

Character Motivation

B) To use her intuition and a drug to uncover Thorne’s purpose. (Chapter 12: Claude gives Lis Long Night and orders her to learn why the chancellor has come.)
B) Because Cold Springs is a rebel town and she is no longer safe. (Chapter 17: Grady presses Lis to flee to Cold Springs, linking it to the Iron Knights and her danger.)
C) Lis’s bravery inspires him. (Chapter 26: Thorne tells Lis he saved Archwood because of her bravery, hoping others like her exist.)
B) He envies Claude and hopes to gain the baron title. (Chapter 37: Hymel admits he orchestrated the attack out of envy, seeking the barony.)
B) Because Thorne came for what is his. (Chapter 28: Maven cryptically says the prince came for what is his, then confirms Lis’s starborn heritage.)

Theme/Symbol

B) Thorne’s power and connection to nature. (Chapter 10: Thorne summons sōls, which are living lights connected to the natural world, demonstrating his bond to the land.)
B) Lis’s complex personality and Thorne’s view of her. (Chapter 10 and Chapter 20: Thorne uses “na’laa” as an endearment that captures her defiance, bravery, and stubbornness.)
C) The vulnerability of even the most powerful beings. (Throughout the novel, lunea weapons are the only way to wound or kill Hyhborn, undercutting their seeming invincibility.)
B) The inescapable fate of Allyson. (The vision of the bloodied sapphire necklace foretells Allyson’s death; Lis later sees her wearing it and realizes the prophecy.)

Synthesis

Consent shifts from being demanded to mutually sought. Initially, Thorne assumes Lis will serve him because Claude orders it (Chapter 22), but by Chapter 25 he admits he must ask, not assume, and Lis chooses to stay for her own reasons, establishing a reciprocal dynamic.
Revealing the war through Thorne deepens the romance and trust between him and Lis. It also makes the history feel secret and forbidden, emphasizing the Hyhborn’s control of knowledge and Thorne’s risk in sharing it.
Lis’s second sight allows her to read thoughts and emotions through touch, unlike standard premonitions. For example, she reads Naomi’s mind about Laurelin (Chapter 1) and later senses only a white wall when touching Thorne (Chapter 14). Her visions are often triggered by objects or places, not just danger.

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